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SB 1799

SB 1799 - Currently, actions based upon contracts, obligations, or liabilities with certain exceptions, actions for statutory liabilities with certain exceptions, actions for trespass, actions for takings, actions for personal injury or injury to the rights of another not arising under contract, and actions for relief for fraud shall be brought within five years. This act provides that the statute of limitations for such actions shall be two years. This act is similar to HB 1610 (2026), HB 41 (2025), and HB 1404 (2024). KATIE O'BRIEN

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Curtis Trent

SB 1799 reduces Missouri's civil statute of limitations from five to two years, potentially limiting when plaintiffs can file certain legal claims.

Second Read and Referred S General Laws Committee
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Bill Summary · SB 1799

Legislative bill overview

SB 1799 reduces the statute of limitations for unspecified civil actions in Missouri from five years to two years. The bill was introduced by Senator Curtis Trent and is in early stages of the legislative process. The specific categories of actions affected are not detailed in the available information.

Why is this important

Statutes of limitations determine how long individuals have to file legal claims. Shortening this window affects access to justice by reducing time for victims or plaintiffs to discover injuries, gather evidence, or pursue claims. This change could particularly impact cases involving latent harms or injuries that take time to manifest.

Potential points of contention

  • Access to justice concerns: A shorter window may prevent legitimate claims from being filed, particularly for injuries or damages that aren't immediately apparent (medical malpractice, environmental exposure, product defects)
  • Specificity of affected actions: The bill's language on which specific civil actions are covered remains unclear from available information, creating uncertainty about scope
  • Burden on defendants: Conversely, shorter limitations periods reduce prolonged uncertainty for defendants and could decrease litigation costs for businesses and organizations

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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